Free Wedding Photography Contest!!

The second annual "free wedding photography" contest is here!

I am offering free photography to a couple on their wedding day. You must be someone who appreciates photography but CAN NOT afford to hire a professional. Not because you bought a Jimmy Choo shoes or Vera Wang dress and have exceeded your budget but simply CAN NOT afford my prices ( CELEBRATION STUDIOS victims are encouraged to apply!).

To qualify you must have a set date and a location within 60 miles of zip code 10034.

All interested send your story and tell me also why is it important for you to have me photograph your wedding plus a recent photo of the two of you to info@gulnarastudio.com with the subject line " Contest".

The DEADLINE is February 29th, 2008.

I will select a couple and treat them with my basic package (shooting, website, slideshow, DVD and proof album- regularly $4000).

There is no cost and no obligation whatsoever attached to this offer. I will have to decline any applications with weddings on dates that I am already booked.

I will announce the finalist, their stories and photos on this blog on April 7th.

Please nominate yourself, nominate someone you know and forward this post to all couples that might be good candidates for this contest.

I cannot wait to read your story!!!

Last year contest winners- Dalilah and Omar:

Taking off to Arizona.

I am taking off to Phoenix, AZ in few hours to take a photography workshop and hang out with fellow wedding photographers in Scottsdale. I will be back on January 27.

I will be available by email and cell phone.

Kathy+Walter Slideshow!!!

Check out the Slideshow from Kathy and Walter"s wedding!

Enjoy!!

Kathy+Walter

When: January 5th, 2008
Where: Astoria, Brooklyn, NY



It was "HOT" in there!





It was fun to photograph Kathy and Walter. Very joyful couple!



I asked them to give me serious faces.


I love emotions!!




One of the many kissing photos. I don't think I ever saw a couple kissing that much.



I also love my new lens that is able to capture beautiful photos in dark receptions without flash.



There were many surprises under the dress!



Chopping the cake. I still have some left in my refrigerator.




Favorites from Maria:




No, it's not a trash the dress session.



Happy me with the new lens and a new camera during the shoot in Dumbo.


Thank you so much guys!! We had fun! I also want to thank Kathy's parents who were very thoughtful towards me and Maria. Thank you!

Before and After Photos

I was working on Beth and Dave's order and came across this photo. I wanted to demonstrate what can be done with "not so good" quality wise photo to make it more interesting.

Strait from a camera:


After applying special filters:

HAPPY NEW YEAR and the new WEBSITE!!!!!!

I would like to wish you all happy New Year! May all your wishes come true and more!

In 2007 I was very fortunate to meet great people who became my friends and to shoot fun and gorgeous weddings. I am grateful for that!

I also want you to check out my new fab website www.gulnarastudio.com . I am really excited and looking forward to all the great local and destination weddings I am going to document this year!